"'Hell' is an invention of the church..." Bishop Spong in Eugene 11/13-14

In this below video clip John Shelby Spong, retired Episcopal bishop from Newark, N.J., talks about why Christianity must change its view of hell. Spong is one of the leading spokepersons for liberal Christianity and has published books with such provocative titles as "Rescuing the Bible from Fundamentalism: A Bishop Rethinks the Meaning of Scripture", "Liberating the Gospels: Reading the Bible with Jewish Eyes", and "Jesus for the Non-Religious". 

If this video intrigues you, Bishop Spong will be in Eugene at the Hilton on November 13 and at Unity of the Valley on November 14.  See details at bottom from the www.SpiritPathNow.com/Eugene calendar.

If you can't see the video player below, here is the direct link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF6I5VSZVqc

11/13-14
Unity of the Valley in Eugene presents
"A Weekend to Remember"
with Bishop John Shelby Spong 
Saturday and Sunday, November 13 & 14. 
See below for schedule, locations and event rates.

The weekend schedule is as follows:

Sat. Nov. 13 - Hilton Eugene   (66 East 6th Ave., Downtown Eugene)
    9:30 - 11:00 a.m. - "Walking Into the Mystery of Our Humanity" 
    1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - "The Call To Witness in the 21st Century"
            Both morning and afternoon sessions will include Q&A time.

Sun. Nov. 14 - Unity of the Valley   (39th and Hilyard, Eugene)
    11:00 a.m. service features Bishop Spong
Afternoon presentation:  
    1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - "Eternal LIfe: Beyond Religion, Beyond Heaven and Hell"
            Afternoon session will include Q&A time.

Over the past four decades, Bishop John Shelby Spong has become an illuminating and definitive voice for a New Reformation in religious and spiritual movements around the world.  He is acclaimed as the "Champion of Inclusive Faith" with his far-reaching message that is accessible to everyone of all faiths, traditions and world religions.  He has authored many best selling books, and his speaking events are routinely sold out.

Book signings, and drinks and light snacks provided both Saturday and Sunday.

Event rates:
Sat. Nov.. 13 only - both events together = $49 (students $40);
Sun. Nov. 14 - afternoon = $30 (students $23)
To register or for more info. go to http://www.unityofthevalley.org/
or email Gena at unityval(at)riousa.com.

Lodging: 
The Hilton Eugene is offering rooms at a discout rate.
Call 1-800-937-6660 and use the Code "L-uve".

For more info visit Unity of the Valley, http://www.unityofthevalley.org/, or call 541-345-9913.